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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 526.41 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 526.41 and 250.34 is: 345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 526.41 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/526.41 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 526.41 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 131,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,778.85/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.37

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